Bristol Balloon Fiesta

I went with the family to the Bristol Balloon Fiesta last Thursday. It was the first time we had attended this event and whilst during the day it was relatively slow going, particularly as the winds had picked up which prevented the balloons launching, the evening was spectacular! During the afternoon, the shaped balloons were inflated and tethered, there were several shapes and sizes, not forgetting the pink gnome but, the motor bike dominated the skies with a height, when inflated, of 37 metres and a width of approx 45 metres, it was huge. The evening culminated with the night glow where 20-30 balloons were synchronised in inflation and then burning/glowing, all done to music! Here are a few shots taken on the day, it was a colourful day, Black and white would no do it justice! We will be going again next year!